Vacation Land Parcel in the Serene South Karuizawa
Critical agent notes provide essential details for prospective buyers. The property's electricity is supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co. It is crucial to note that the sale of this land is based on the registered (public ledger) area. Adjustments or settlements will not be made for any increases or decreases in the actual measured area. Furthermore, upon acquisition of the villa plot, separate one-time fees are required: a repair reserve fund of 200,000 yen per plot (totaling 400,000 yen for two plots) and a water facility membership fee of 100,000 yen per plot (totaling 200,000 yen). When constructing a building, a construction work burden fee of 400,000 yen (for a total floor area under 100 m2) will be required, with additional costs added according to the total floor area.
The villa area is conveniently located approximately 11 minutes by car (about 7.1 km) from the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Karuizawa Station. The property falls under regulations including the Nagano Prefecture Landscape Ordinance and the Karuizawa Town Nature Conservation Measures Outline, with specific height restrictions limiting construction to two stories or 10 meters. Monthly running costs, including land management fees, are estimated at 4,667 yen.
The South Karuizawa area is part of the renowned Karuizawa resort town, a long-favored summer getaway for its cooler climate and pristine nature. An interesting historical fact is that Karuizawa's development as a resort was significantly influenced by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw in the late 19th century, who likened its climate to his homeland. The closest major landmark is the iconic Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, a large, upscale outlet mall situated right next to Karuizawa Station, blending high-end retail with beautiful natural scenery.